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NIDCD Director Tucci says hearing health is a global priority
NIDCD Director Tucci says hearing health is a global priority. She’s right, or course. So why does the NIDCD insist on promoting an occupational exposure standard as safe for the general public?
Keep your brain healthy by protecting your hearing
Jane Brody writes that you can keep your brain healthy by protecting your hearing. Dr. Fink says the evidence is clear that hearing loss significantly affects brain function.
9 ways restaurants have changed in the past decade
Pete Wells, the NY Times food critic, wrote of the 8 ways restaurants have changed in the past decade. Dr. Daniel Fink says there is one more way—restaurants have become much noisier.
David Owen’s “Volume Control” gains attention
David Sykes writes about the attention that David Owens book “Volume Control” has attracted, calling it a “wonderfully entertaining narrative filled with fascinating first-hand stories.”
Can a drug that repairs DNA prevent noise-induced hearing loss?
Can a drug that repairs DNA prevent noise-induced hearing loss? That would be great, but Dr. Daniel Fink asks why Americans focus on finding “a pill for every ill” instead of preventing disease in the first place.
Hearing loss in older age isn’t inevitable
Dr. Daniel Fink agrees with a review of David Owen’s book that says it’s reasonable to conclude that hearing loss is not a part of normal aging. The real problem is too much noise.
NYC must better regulate noise
Sarah Sax has written a fascinating article that concludes NYC needs to better regulate noise. Dr. Arline Bronzaft agrees and has some advice to offer.
Sleep may be good for your salary
Sleep may be good for your salary, a recent study concludes. Dr. Daniel Fink asks if people who earn more can afford to live in quieter neighborhoods conducive to good sleep.
Don’t let unsafe use of tech and toys ruin your children’s hearing
Don’t let unsafe use of tech and toys ruin your children’s hearing. Skip the headphones and loud toys, and give your kids the gift of continued good hearing.
Have electronics manufacturers hooked a generation on sound?
Have electronics manufacturers hooked a generation on loud sound? Sadly yes, says Dr. Daniel Fink, but we still have time to save today’s teenagers from untreatable hearing loss.
America’s local communities thriving despite partisan gridlock
America’s local communities are thriving despite partisan gridlock, something Deborah and James Fallows have documented in their new book, “Our Towns.”
Hearing loss from recreational sound exposure
Drs. Richard Neitzel and Brian Fligor have written about hearing loss from recreational sound exposure, and they offer recommendations to protect your hearing.